A Bowl Full of Simple

How to Get Organized for the Holidays

November 19, 2012

In order for me to truly be able to enjoy all the special moments of the holiday season, I do my best to be as organized as possible in advance of December 1st. This affords me a couple of things: 1. The ability to find things that we need quickly 2. To make good choices […]

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How to Set Up a Bar

November 16, 2012

Whether you are a novice party thrower or you are the hostess with the mostess, I’m going to show you a few basics to set up the perfect simple bar for your next party. * Start with a Liquor of choice. Choose from a vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy. I like to stick with a good […]

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Friendships at 40

November 14, 2012

A few years ago, about the time my oldest entered kindergarten and I was expecting my 3rd baby, I began to think a lot about friendships. I have always considered myself an extrovert that had no trouble making friends. But here I was approaching 40 with what felt like very few close friendships. I knew […]

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What’s your plan this week?

November 13, 2012

I received so much feedback after writing the Mastering the Weekly Shop, that I thought I’d fill you in on what we’ve been eating around here. Maybe it’ll give you a fresh idea for feeding your family and how to make it work as simply as possible! I’d love to hear how it has been going […]

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Army Jacket Trend

November 12, 2012

This trend has come and gone over the years. It’s definitely back for 2012. I thought I’d start with the always chic Emerson Fry Army Jacket. Hinge Army Jacket, Madewell Vintage Troop Parka Barbour Classic Bedale Jacket, JCrew Downtown Field Jacket Aqua Army Jacket, Anthropologie Sweater Army Jacket Are you in for this trend this fall? […]

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Favorites Friday | Warm + Cozy

November 9, 2012

I have a small addiction to a couple of things: cake sprinkles, lip gloss + throw blankets. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I love a beautiful throw blanket. In the cooling autumn evenings, it is a great pleasure to curl up with one. Sunday morning, while the rest of the house […]

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Building up and Breaking down

November 8, 2012

There are always going to be days where I am feeling a little broken down, worried about one of my children, sad about them growing away faster than I can kiss them good-bye or guilty by the way I spoke, nagged, or yelled the night before. As a mother these past 9 years have been […]

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Alameda Antiques Faire

November 7, 2012

The Alameda Antiques Faire is an institution in the Bay Area. I was thrilled to get to go last Sunday. It was a gorgeous nearly 80 degree day in San Francisco, can you see the fantastic view of the San Francisco skyline Trans America building to the Bay Bridge. Awesome. I spent the morning with […]

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In the Garden

November 6, 2012

More in the garden this week with a favorite of mine for fall. {Did you take care of you spring bulbs?} Ornamental cabbage and kales, also called flowering kale are perfect for transitioning from fall to winter. They look best planted in abundance in a flower bed or as part of a window box or […]

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Farmer’s Market

November 5, 2012

Going to our local Farmer’s Market is such a feel good morning. I hadn’t been in a couple of weeks and was curious what seasonal changes were happening there. These purple cauliflower are works of art. Love.that.color. I roasted some up for dinner this week. Gorgeous and delicious. Take a look are what else was […]